Weldment Grouping Dialog Box

You can use this dialog box to group weldment profiles and quantities in a detailed cut list.

To access the Weldment Grouping dialog box:
  1. In a drawing of a weldment or structure system, click Bill of Materials (Table toolbar) or Insert > Tables > Bill of Materials.
  2. In the Bill of Materials PropertyManager, under BOM Type:
    1. Select Indented.
    2. Select Detailed cut list.
    3. Click Weldment Grouping.
PROFILE (Standard, Type, Size) Defines the structural members in a weldment model. This is a cross-sectional shape of a structural member, such as a beam or tube.
UNIT OF MEASURE Specifies the units of measure for models in the BOM.
MATERIAL Recognizes materials when determining if models are identical, grouping geometrically identical models with different materials into separate folders within the cut list.
LENGTH Specifies the individual lengths of each model within a weldment, and the total length of identical models grouped together.
ANGLE1 Specifies the end face closest to the sketch profile.
ANGLE2 Specifies the end face opposite of ANGLE1.
DESCRIPTION Provides details about each cut list item, such as material type and finish.
PART NUMBER (SW-Part Number) Specifies a custom property in the cut list named SW-Part Number.